Visual kei (Japanese: ヴィジュアル系 or ビジュアル系, Hepburn: Vijuaru kei or Bijuaru kei, lit. "Visual Style"[1][2]), abbreviated v-kei (V系, bui kei), is a category of Japanese musicians that have a strong focus on extravagant stage costumes …

Visual-kei artists are easily identified by their outward appearance, consisting of shaggy or spiky anime-esque hair, gothic or punk-inspired attire, make-up, and accessories; traits that form the basis of the archetypal "VK" (Visual-kei) look. However, like the music, the style has no limits.

Visual Kei (ビジュアル系) is a movement among Japanese musical artists with influences based in Glam Rock, Goth, Punk and traditional Japanese clothing. Female visual kei fans are referred to as "bangya" (バンギャ), a shortened form of the English phrase "band girl."

Visual Kei is the name of an artistic movement among Japanese music artists as well as a umbrella term for the styles worn by the bands as well as the fans emulating them. It is also sometimes mistakenly used to refer to the Japanese Goth Punk style.

Visual Kei (ヴィジュアル系; Vijuaru Kei) is a Japanese music movement and subculture that has been popular since the 1980's. The artists wear makeup, have elaborate hairstyles and costumes, usually coupled with androgynous aesthetics.

Visual Kei, also abbreviated as V-Kei (V系) is a music scene and fashion movement which originated in Japan during the early 1980s. It’s influences are based in Glam Rock, Goth, Punk and traditional Japanese clothing, as well as kabuki …

vkgy (ブイケージ) is the visual kei library. It houses profiles for thousands of visual kei bands, information about the latest vkei releases, exclusive interviews with bands, news, and much more.

Jan 1, 2025 · vkgy (ブイケージ) is the visual kei library. It houses profiles for thousands of visual kei bands, information about the latest vkei releases, exclusive interviews with bands, news, and much more.

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Feb 4, 2025 · Visual Kei, meaning "visual style" in Japanese, emerged in the late 1980s and gained immense popularity thanks to the iconic band X Japan. This vibrant movement marked a significant shift in Japanese music culture, combining diverse influences to …